START WITH A QUESTION
The answers
players need first.
Source-checked pages that lead with the answer, name the era, and point to the next useful read.
Beginner Guide
A beginner guide to the Touhou Project series covering where to start, core mechanics, difficulty settings, and essential survival techniques for new players.
02GAMESGames in Order
See the official Touhou Project games in order, from the PC-98 era through Windows. Compare the eras and choose where to start.
03CHARACTERSCharacters
Touhou characters wiki overview: the cast of Gensokyo across mainline games, spin-offs, and manga — protagonists, playable roles, species, and lore.
04GAMESNew Classic
Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic is out now. This guide covers the September 2026 remake of Embodiment of Scarlet Devil, including gameplay changes, character mechanics, ...
05RANKINGSTier List
A player-focused guide to Touhou Project tier lists, covering character rankings, game quality polls, and shot-type effectiveness based on community tools and fan data.
06GUIDEHow to Play
Learn the Touhou Project controls, movement modes, bomb mechanics, and difficulty settings. A concise guide to navigating danmaku patterns and surviving boss fights.
TOUHOU PROJECT
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Gensokyo?
A fan wiki for a series with thirty years of danmaku history — from the PC-98 originals to the New Classic remake.
Use the official pages for stable release and platform facts. Use each guide's sources and verification date for details that can change as the series grows.
New Classic on Steam ↗
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FAQ
Questions
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01Where should I start with Touhou?
Most players start with Touhou 6: the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil — or its 2026 remake, Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic, which is officially localized in 11 languages. Read the guide ↗
02What order should I play the Touhou games in?
Story is self-contained per game. Start with the Windows era (Touhou 6+); the five PC-98 games are retro origins you can visit later. Read the guide ↗
03Is Touhou hard?
The danmaku looks impossible but the games ship four difficulties. Easy and Normal are the intended way to learn; Lunatic is designed for veterans. Read the guide ↗
04Who is Reimu Hakurei?
The Hakurei shrine maiden and series protagonist — she resolves every incident in Gensokyo, usually for the donation box money. Read the guide ↗
05Where can I buy the Touhou games?
Modern entries are on Steam, and New Classic also released on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 in 2026. Read the guide ↗
06Are there official Touhou fighting games?
Yes — Twilight Frontier co-developed the official fighters, including Antinomy of Common Flowers and Touhou Hisoutensoku. Read the guide ↗
07How old is Flandre Scarlet?
Flandre Scarlet is roughly 495 years old — the vampire younger sister of Remilia Scarlet, originally from the Outside World and living in the Scarlet Devil Mansion. Read the guide ↗
08How old is Cirno?
Cirno's age is implied to be over 81 years, and as a fairy she is immortal — an ice fairy who lives around the Misty Lake near the Scarlet Devil Mansion. Read the guide ↗
09How old is Sakuya Izayoi?
Sakuya Izayoi's age is said to be around 10–20 years, though it is implied she is much older — a human who manipulates time and serves as chief maid of the Scarlet Devil Mansion. Read the guide ↗
10What is Marisa Kirisame's ability?
Marisa Kirisame is a human magician known for light and heat magic — one of the few prominent humans in Gensokyo, playable in nearly every mainline game as the series' co-protagonist. Read the guide ↗
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